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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New badge to help specific pregnant women get a seat on a bus or train

Transport for London has launched a new 'Babies on Board' badge to assist pregnant women expecting multiples in securing a seat on public transport.

Mar 23 • 06:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Babies to be screened for rare SMA condition in Scotland in Mirror campaign boost

Scotland has started screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), marking a significant win for The Mirror's campaign advocating for universal screening in the UK.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Mega Star Admits: I Am One of the Original "Nepotism Babies"

Gwyneth Paltrow openly acknowledges her privileged position in Hollywood, identifying herself as one of the 'nepotism babies' who have benefited from their family connections in the industry.

Mar 22 • 01:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"No problem": among the relatives of Aurélie S., accused of killing and freezing her two infants, total blindness

Relatives of Aurélie S., on trial for allegedly killing and freezing her two babies, describe her as a secretive and overwhelmed woman during the court hearings.

Mar 21 • 14:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sweden Stops Intensive Care for the Smallest Premature Babies – Finnish Expert Surprised

Sweden is ending intensive care for the smallest premature infants born at 22 weeks, transitioning to palliative care instead.

Mar 21 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of raping nephews and storing child pornography with babies is arrested in Amapá

A 40-year-old man in Amapá, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting his own nephews and possessing child pornography, including videos featuring infants.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

RCCG settles eight babies’ medical bills in Lagos outreach

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has covered the medical expenses for eight newborns at a Lagos hospital as part of a charitable outreach initiative.

Mar 20 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Somaliland, the Last Hope for Cheetah Babies Victims of Trafficking That Threatens the Species

Around 130 cheetah cubs, rescued from the pet trade in the Gulf, are now being cared for in a sanctuary in Somaliland by the non-profit organization Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Babies born with missing oesophagus could get transplant from PIGS in 5 years

A study from Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals that lab-engineered oesophagus tissues from pigs may be available for transplantation in infants with congenital oesophagus defects within five years.

Mar 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Meningitis: Babies, Adolescents, Young Adults... Who Should Get Vaccinated?

A new vaccination protocol aimed at combating the rise in meningococcal meningitis cases has been implemented in France, targeting infants, adolescents, and young adults.

Mar 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Disguised' bacteria can still be confused in tests even after outbreak that killed 15 babies

An emerging bacterium, Phytobacter diazotrophicus, continues to be misidentified as Pantoea in laboratory tests, despite causing a deadly outbreak among newborns in Brazil in 2013.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government Council: When Doctors Should Not Save Extremely Premature Babies

A Swedish medical ethics council recommends prioritizing palliative care over life-saving measures for infants born at 22 weeks gestation.

Mar 20 • 05:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New advice: Stop trying to save babies born before week 23

Swedish medical ethics council recommends providing palliative care instead of aggressive treatment for babies born at 22 weeks gestation.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maternity appeals for donations of human milk after stock depletion in PI; 32 babies in ICU depend on the food

A maternity in Piauí, Brazil, is urgently seeking human milk donations to support 32 premature or breastfeeding-challenged infants in intensive care units due to critically low stock levels.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Passport for Babies: How to Process It with Updates for 2026

This article provides an overview for parents on how to obtain a U.S. passport for their babies, including the requirements and costs involved, as well as tips for completing the application process.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Gabrielė, who gave birth to two premature babies: 'This experience has transformed me into a different person'

Gabrielė reflects on her transformative journey of giving birth to her son Gabriel, a premature baby, and the challenges they faced together.

Mar 19 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two babies choke and are rescued in less than 24 hours in Sorriso (MT)

Two infants in Sorriso, Brazil, choked within 24 hours, but were successfully rescued and are recovering well after prompt medical attention.

Mar 18 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Traveling with babies requires attention to vaccination and the destination before boarding

A case of measles was confirmed in São Paulo involving a six-month-old baby who contracted the disease while traveling to Bolivia, underscoring the importance of vaccinations for young travelers.

Mar 18 • 22:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The Capture star in powerful BBC drama that will leave you in tears

The BBC's upcoming drama series 'Babies' portrays the emotional journey of a couple facing parenting challenges, including multiple miscarriages.

Mar 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unexpected finding: monitoring of sewage in the AMBA revealed the disappearance of a highly contagious virus in babies

Recent sewage monitoring in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area revealed that the rotavirus, responsible for severe gastroenteritis, has not been detected in 2025 after its presence in the previous year.

Mar 18 • 15:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Urgent call to ensure all babies are born a healthy weight

There is a growing urgency to ensure that all babies, especially among First Nations communities in Australia, are born at a healthy weight, as highlighted by the latest data from the Productivity Commission's Closing the Gap report.

Mar 18 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Pedro da Aldeia adopts new protection strategy for babies against respiratory viruses

The city of São Pedro da Aldeia has implemented a new health strategy to protect babies from respiratory viruses using a monoclonal antibody.

Mar 16 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Less antibiotics and more breast milk reduce severe infections in premature babies, says study

A study in Brazilian neonatal intensive care units shows that reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and increasing breast milk feeding can lower the incidence of late-onset sepsis in premature babies by 18.5%.

Mar 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

INFOGRAPHICS ⟩ 946 babies were born in Latvia in January, 7.4% more than in the same period last year

In January, Latvia recorded 946 newborns, marking a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to provisional data from the Central Statistical Bureau.

Mar 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have ‘daily screen time’

A study reveals that three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England engage in daily screen time, highlighting the need for supportive parental guidance in managing digital device use.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests

A study indicates that babies as young as 10 months may exhibit basic forms of deceit, such as pretending not to hear or hiding toys.

Mar 16 • 00:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jean-Pierre Robin: "The Great Regeneration of the World: In 2026, 85% of Babies Will Be Born in Asia and Africa"

The article discusses predictions that by 2026, 85% of global births will occur in Asia and Africa, highlighting demographic shifts in wealth and living standards.

Mar 15 • 20:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trafficked babies, fake names — the dark past facing some overseas adoptees

Inter-country adoptees in Australia are urging the federal government to expand an inquiry into corrupt South Korean adoption practices that affected their lives.

Mar 14 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Artificial intelligence identifies pain in babies and can assist medical decisions in neonatal ICU

Engineers and pediatricians in Brazil have developed an AI tool that accurately identifies pain levels in newborns in neonatal ICUs using multimodal language and vision models.

Mar 12 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More nurseries reopen and five schools return next Monday in Juiz de Fora; seven units remain under analysis

Three partner nurseries in Juiz de Fora reopened for children and babies after being closed due to severe flooding, while five schools are expected to resume classes soon.

Mar 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

More privacy for mothers and babies. Baťovka begins building a 21st-century maternity hospital

Baťovka is initiating the construction of a modern maternity hospital focused on providing privacy for mothers and their newborns.

Mar 12 • 08:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Born too early - Milton and Maya got to try responsive feeding

A study at Falu Hospital suggests that babies in the neonatal ward can be discharged earlier when parents take responsibility for feeding based on the baby's hunger cues.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CALL TO ACTION: Show your plant babies and win tickets to Maamess!

The article invites readers to share photos of their homegrown plants for a chance to win tickets to the upcoming Maamess event.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘More Australian babies!’ where will Matt Canavan take the Nationals now? – podcast

Senator Matt Canavan has been elected as the new leader of the National Party in Australia following David Littleproud's resignation, sparking discussions about a potential shift further to the right.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMG develops device that identifies gestational age of newborns who did not receive prenatal care

Researchers at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) have developed a device that can identify the gestational age of newborns in seconds, aimed at improving health outcomes for those without prenatal care.

Mar 10 • 22:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Midwife's tip to stop newborn babies crying when they're put down

A midwife shares effective techniques for calming newborns when placed in a cot or moses basket to ease the anxiety of new parents.

Mar 10 • 09:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: A Quiet Crisis - Babies Born With Hearing Loss Often Diagnosed Too Late in South Africa

Newborn hearing screening is not universally mandated in South Africa, leading to late diagnoses of hearing loss in thousands of infants.

Mar 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover that babies are exposed to 42 chemical substances before birth

A new study reveals that babies are exposed to significantly more chemical substances before birth than previously thought, particularly concerning PFAS substances.

Mar 8 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Babies Begin to Receive Single Dose Against Respiratory Virus in Maternity Hospitals in Manaus

Maternity hospitals in Manaus have started administering a single dose of nirsevimab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infections in babies.

Mar 7 • 12:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A spoonful before bed and the child sleeps until morning? A new internet trend among parents raises emotions

A new trend on social media sees parents giving their babies butter as a snack, leading to both praise and health warnings.

Mar 7 • 05:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I expected twins, shocked four babies came out — Mother detained over N3m bill

A mother from Cross River State, Nigeria, experienced the surprise of delivering quadruplets instead of twins and faces difficulties paying the hospital bill of N3 million.

Mar 7 • 00:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

108 babies were left to die after failed abortions in Ireland

A parliamentary inquiry revealed that since the legalization of abortion in Ireland in 2019, 108 babies were left to die following unsuccessful abortions.

Mar 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"They intended to give death": up to 15 years required against a grandmother and a mother accused of abandoning two babies in shopping bags

A grandmother and mother are facing charges of murder and attempted murder after allegedly abandoning their infants in shopping bags, leading to the death of one baby.

Mar 6 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande Maternity Hospital Under Investigation After Baby Deaths During Births

The 76th Public Prosecution Office of Campo Grande has opened a civil investigation into obstetric care at the Cândido Mariano Maternity Hospital following reports of baby deaths during births, including one under suspicion of medical negligence.

Mar 5 • 23:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

More than 60 sick babies linked to toxic baby formula

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating over 60 cases of illness in babies linked to contaminated baby formula from Nestle and Danone.

Mar 5 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Can I use nystatin ointment on my baby? Find out when to use it

The article discusses the safety and use of nystatin ointment for treating diaper rash in babies.

Mar 4 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two Rihanna perfumes recalled over fears 'they could harm women and unborn babies'

Two perfumes by Rihanna, Kiss and Riri, have been recalled by Savers due to concerns that they contain toxic chemicals harmful to women and unborn babies.

Mar 4 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Something unpleasant revealed from babies' hair – Some expecting mothers exceed the recommended limit of their favorite drink

A new study indicates that many pregnant women consume excessive amounts of caffeine, particularly from coffee, which poses health risks to the fetus.

Mar 3 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas starts active search to immunize babies and children against RSV starting Monday

Campinas will begin vaccinating premature infants and children with comorbidities against RSV from Monday, targeting families through an active outreach strategy.

Mar 3 • 10:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Teething doesn’t cause cough in babies, say paediatricians

Child health experts in Nigeria clarify that cough is not a symptom of teething and urge parents to seek medical evaluation for infants with persistent coughs.

Mar 3 • 02:37 UTC

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